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Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 vs. Downtown Value

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School Overview

School
Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8
113 South Rowan Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90063
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Downtown Value
950 West Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 392 students in grades 6-8, Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Serving 425 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Downtown Value ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Grades Offered
6-8
K-8
Total Students
392 students
425 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Downtown Value over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
61% | 39%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Downtown Value.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
18 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Downtown Value over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Downtown Value with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Downtown Value School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#7131 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6784 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Downtown Value, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Downtown Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
34%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Downtown Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Downtown Value who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Downtown Value School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8 by grade.
This chart displays the students of Downtown Value by grade.
Kindergarten Students
-
42
Grade 1 Students
-
36
Grade 2 Students
-
42
Grade 3 Students
-
44
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
-
50
Grade 6 Students
108
54
Grade 7 Students
149
54
Grade 8 Students
135
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
98%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Downtown Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Downtown Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Downtown Value, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Downtown Value School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
0.04
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Downtown Value, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Downtown Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
86%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Downtown Value, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Downtown Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alliance College-ready Middle Academy 8, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alliance College-Ready Middle Academy 8 School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Downtown Value, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Downtown Value School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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